Daylight Saving Time in Mexico
🇲🇽 2026
No DST — same time year-round
Observes DST
No
About DST in Mexico
Mexico abolished daylight saving time in October 2022. Most of the country now stays on standard time year-round. Exception: municipalities along the US border (such as Tijuana, Ciudad Juárez, and Monterrey area) continue to follow the US DST schedule to stay aligned with US markets. Sonora never observed DST.
Regions Affected
Most of Mexico (border cities follow US DST)
Timezones in Mexico
FAQ
Does Mexico use daylight saving time?
No, Mexico does not observe daylight saving time.
When do clocks change in Mexico?
Clocks in Mexico do not change — the same offset is used all year.
Which parts of Mexico don't observe DST?
Most of Mexico (border cities follow US DST).